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THK SUNDAY HERALD. SUNDAY. AUGUST 24. 1S90. 11 RONDEAU OP THE BLOUSE. Stanloy Waterloo In Amorlca. Thnt silken blouso my lady wears! I noto tlic jnuntlncss sho dares; 1 note ber llssomcncss of way, And to myself I softly sny: " Leopnrds should ever bo la pairs." 'Tls little thnt my lady cares: 1 sow the whent; sho sows tho tares; Vet f nr from mo would hardly stray That silken blouse. Why Is It such a potonco bears The flexllo flguro as it fares Forth to Its fortune any day? What natural lnw do I oboy ? Why is It but a thing of snares, That silken blouso? m THE HAUNTED HOUSE. A Story of Two Ghosts and How They "Wore Laid. From tho Chicago News. In tho fall of J860 1 was living in Philadelphia, occupying bachelor's quarters, but contrratula ttng myself upon tho foot that my boarding bouso existence would soon bo changed into liv ing in a home. The partner of my Joys, who was to occupy that homo with me, was a young lady born in tho city of Ponn, whom it is not necessary to describe, as sho is now looking over my shoulder at tho lines I am writing. Wo were to bo married tho day after Christ mas, and tho wedding was to bo a doublo one, for my old friend, Fred Doollttlo, was to marry the sister of my Ella. Where was the homo to bo located ? This wast tho question I was trying to auswer at tho tlmo of which I am writing. T did not want to rent. I wanted the homo to bo our homo by titlo as well as by occupancy. I had a few thousands of dollars, but not enough to buy in tho city In n good neighborhood. Wo that Is, Ella and I had talked the matter over and concluded wo could be very happy in n modest home, with a couple of acres of ground attached, and not more than an hour's ride by cars from tho city. Every day lor several weeks I looked for such a place. I read tho closely printed columns or the Leaner under the head of "Ileal Estate for Sale," but saw nothing I thought would suit us, until ono Friday I read a glowing description of tho very place wo wanted only tho houso was larger than necessary and I was greatly surprised at its cheapness. Tho advertisement referred for further particulars to Mr. Smalls, on Walnut street, near Fourth. I at onco went to Mr. Smalls's office, and learned ho had gone out a few minutes boforo I called. I made my business known to a tall clerk in charge, who seemed to smilo when I mentioned tho house, and said: "I am very sorry, but Mr. Smalls has gone out to show a houso to a customer, and tho keys to tho houso you want to seo aro In tho bunch with tho ones ho has takeu." "I want to see tho houso to-day if possible," I answered. "A train will start In an hour and I would like to go by It." "If you are very anxious." replied the clerk, with a very apparent grin, "I think you can get tho back-door key from tho owner, who lives out Arch street, almost on your way to tho sta tion." I got the owner's namo and address, and en tering tho first passing car, rode out to Twentieth street, and then walked three squares to. Arch, and. ringing the bell at tho proper number, was shown into a handsomely furnished drawing room, where the owner of the houso soon en tered. When I stated my business, he smiled as the clerk had done, and asked: "Do you think you would like tho house?" "If it is according to tho description, I think I will." I answered. "Have you heard anything about it ?" "Nothing but what tho paper says." "Then I moy as well bo frank with you," ho said, "and tell you the houso has tho namo of belncr haunted." I didn't like the Idea or living in a haunted house, for I wanted to enjoy my wifo's society without ghostly interference. Hut I was not a be liever In spirits, and accounted for all tho so called manifestations as the theory of simple mental action on the part of the person affected. Besides, thinking it would bo sport to show tho ownor how foolish and unfounded was tho be lief that the houso was haunted. I at onco an swered: "I don't believe it." "All right," said tho gentleman, "here aro tho keys. You may go and sleep a night or two in tho house if you wish. There aro two chambers provided with beds, ono on tho second aud tho other on the third lloor. Take your choice." I didn't hesitate, and took tho keys. Why should I fear ghosts? Thero were no such things, and 1 felt I was a match for any ono who might attempt to play ghost. In fact, 1 rather prided myself on my physical development, and I was considered as bravo as tho ordinary man. As sorao preparation was necessary I abandoned the idea of tnking the next train and concluded to wait until C o'clock hi tho evening. When that hour came I was In tho cars, with some matches, candles, and two revolvers In my pock ets and a heavy cudgel in my hand. If thero was any ono about tho houso anxious to play ghost I proposed giving him tho opportunity of being ono in earnest. I had calculated on being at tho haunted house at 7 o'clock, but onoccount of a delay, caused by a derailed frelghttraln.it was two hours past that time when I reached tho station. I had but a quarter of amlloto walk, and. alter being directed by tho station master, who looked suspiciously at tho cudgel, I started off at a brisk pace, and in less than tour minutes camo to a houso which stood among tho trees, three rods from tho road. As I sawallghtln ono of tho windows I thought It could not be tho houso I wanted, and walked to tho adjoining dwelling, a low hundred feet further on, which was perfectly dark. Thero was nothing sus picious looking about the placo, and I at onco wuni iu mo uuck uoor anu insortou tho Key. which did not appear to lit very well. Whllo I was nt work with tho koy in ono hand and tho knob in tho other an upperwlndow. immediately over my head, was opened and a whltollguro ap peared. I stopped back, and drawing a rovolver said: "You needn't play ghost with mo. Como down hero or I will fire." Tin) uiiBwer was u scroara, unearthly, but not ghostly, sounding very much as ir it camo from tho throat ol a mortal woman. Tho soream was followed by tho opening or two other windows, and two moro whito llgures appeared. I thought it was a very good night for ghosts: when It oc cuned to mo that I might have made a mistake particularly when ono of tho llgures leveled a mm over tho window-sill and asked, "What do you want?" "Isn't this Mr. Pinknoy's houso?" I said. "No, it is not," answored tho holder of tho gun." "Then I have made a mistake," I suggested. "I think you have," said tho third Ilguro, with n malo voice. "Can you direct mo to Mr. Plnkuoy's houso?" I asked. "It Is thero to your right," said tho ono with tho gun. "I thought ills houso was vacant, and I saw a light thero as I passed," was my answer. " ou will ilnd plenty of things there besides lights," replied tho samo voice. "Are thero ghosts thero?" I asked. "Go there, aud you will llud out," said tho fo malo voice. "Aro you thinking of buying?" asked the ono with tho gun. "Yes," I said. "You aro welcomo to it, for I wouldn't stay in tho houso an hour for it," was tho answer, and down went the windows. I started toward the haunted houso. Tho ll"ht worried me, lor Iliad surely seen ono. liutwhut do ghosts want with lights? I asked myself, and concluded I must have mado a mlstako. Uotoro entering I took tho precaution to walk entirely around tho house, but could seo no light, or any thing else suspicious. Tho koy lifted tho lock and 1 stepped into tho hall und listened. Not a sound was heaid or the6lgnor a ghost to bo seen. 1 lighted u oandlo and looked about. A feeling of loneliuess camo over me, aud I wished for com pany. Thero seemed to bo a great many dark corners; and as I turned my eyes up tho stairway I appeared to bo looking trom tho bottom of a deep well. I ascended tho stairs, trying to make no noise, but thero was not a silent board to tread on, und a creak which startled mo was given out at eaoh step. I thought I heard a sound, as of tho lighting or a match, Then uu irresistible impulse Beemed to bo hurrying mo on, though tho pros pect ol dark halls and open doorways was not in- Drink Tanuhauser beor. H, Benzler. vitlng. I snld half aloud. "Don't bo a fool," and walked bravely Into tho first room I camo to. I closed tho door quickly and turned tho koy. I put tho candlo on n tablo and myself In a chair and took a view of tho room. It was fur nished with a chair, table, bed, a door, and win dow. I walked to tho window and looked through tho panes. Tho trees, standing In their own deep shade, were faintly visible, and tho nearer ones dimly lighted by tho Hamo of my lono can dle, as 1 glanced upward my light was seen among tho leaves high abovo my window. I moved so as to Intercept tho light from my can dle, but tho upper branches still Bhouo. What was It? I raised tho sash and looked out. Thero was a window abovo my head, and coming from 11 1 ,c,?u.ld see- a faint light. I drow in my head to meditate, and distinctly heard tho window abovo mo open. I closed mlno and wont to tho door to ,,8t,cn;. . non"d a muflled loot-fall on tho stairs, and all tho stories I had heard of walking ghostfl Hashed through my mind. Step after stop tho sound camo nearer, and I strained my ears to catch every noise. Suddenly tho loud ringing of bells was hoard through tho houso, and tho sound of tho steps ceased. All was silent for a moment, nnd I began to think I was foolish in coming to the houso. Whllo listening for outsldo noises a cold chill took possession of myframoat the sound or n volco in tho room, seemingly within a few feet of mo. It was a deep, muflled voice, and In measured accents it said: "Illood I blood 1 blood 1" I admit 1 was unnerved. My re volver was In my hand, but thero was nothing to Bhootat. I was about to open the door when I heard tho steps again. I stooped and looked through tho keyhole. Horrors! I distinctly saw an eye looking into mitio.and again tho bolls rang. I started back, and stood In tho middle of tho room lucre camo a loud nolso from below, which sounded as if heavy bodies wero falling, and tho ontiro houso shook. This was followed by the sound of hurrying feet In tho hall outsldo or my door, and again all was quiet. I know I did nt bell ovo In ghosts, yet I wished I was at homo In my own comrortablo bed. I concluded tho houso would never suit Ella. During the sllcnco I gathered my senses. I had como to dis cover the ghosts, which I suroly could not do by locking mysoir in iv room; yet I had no great de slro to wander about the house. Was my cour age falling mo? I couldn't admit It. I deter mined on a bold step. I took up my candlo and boldly oponcd tho door. A gust of wind blow RV& m,"...IiBl,t' .tho oel'9 B. nnd tho cry of "Blood I" sounded through tho houso. I jumped Into my room and closed tho door. I was In dark ness. My candlo had fallen to the lloor. and sev eral mluutes wero consumed In finding It. Whllo ..u U.UK1..B ttuuuu mu uuur, uuuuiiuu moment I placed my hand on the candle, tho blast of a horn sounded in tho room and apparently within a row Inches of my head. My hand trembled a little as 1 lighted tho candlo and looked about m.eA T,llcro was no apparent cause for tho sound or tho horn. I lighted a second candlo and placed It on the table. Again I opened tho door, and stepped Into tho hall, which appeared lighter than I knew my candlo could make It. I looked about, and saw thero was a light on tho lloor abovo and It was moving. I stood motionless. Tho light appeared to bo coming near tho edge or the stairway di rectly over where I was. Then I saw what looked liko a shooting star coming toward mo, and a caudle fell at my feet. I picked It up. It was llko tho ordinary candlo. Where did It como from? I was determined to know. Wlthmithnsi. fating I walked to tho landing above. Nothing was to bo seen. I went to tho door of tho room immediately abovo the one I had left and lis-tenpd- .,Th,oor opened and 1 stood face to face with Fred Doollttlo. "Ben!" "Fredl" "Is that you ?" wo both asked. ''What does this mean ?" I inquired. "That's what I want to know," said Fred. When I told him about coming to tho houso ho burst out laughing, and said: "It's too funny. I saw the advertisement, went to got tho key. and was told tho house was haunted. Like you, I di dIVxt oi-'Ueve it, so out I came to Investigate tho spirits. "And here wo havo been dodging about, each taking tho other for a ghost," I said. "I think wo are two rather substantial ghosts." answered Fred, "but " "Come," I said, "let us Investigate thesonoises. If they aro mado by spirits of the departed 1 want to know it." "Down tho stairs wc went to the room I had left, and as wo entered tho cry of "Blood !" sounded again in our ears. "There," said Fred, pointing to tho mouth of a spettking-tubo in tho wall, "is whero the sound camo from Let us go below and examine tho other end." When wo reached the lower hall wo plainly saw tho front door close and heard a koy turn in tho lock. Fred opened It again with his key, and we stepped out and listened. Wo heard voices around tho corner of the porch, not twenty feet away, and I at onco recognized them as belong ing to tho men who talked to mo from tho win dow of tho next house. Tho one who bad aimed tho gun said: "John, I don't believe ho will buy tho house." "I think not," answered John. "I guess old Pinkney will soon sell it to you at your own price." "If llO flnn't- " OHM tlin nflinn til, ,,. ,, .. to any one. I want tho land to squaro out my ten acres, and am going to havo it. Como, let us raiso Borne moro racket and then we'll go to bed." They turned tho corner and ran Into our arms. In a second I had John down, while Fred had tho other llrmly by tho throat. "Who aro you?" asked Fred. "Don't choko mo," wus tho answer. "Let mo up." "Not until you say who you are and what you aro doing here," said Fred in a determined voice. I live next door," hoarsely replied the half chohed man. "My namo Is Peter Marks." "What are you doing here?" I asked. "Tryimc to lrlghten you, so you would not buy tho place." answered John. Wo thought tho premises wero rid of ghosts, and concluded to lot tho men go, which they were very glad to do. Tho houso was not haunt ed alter that night. I bought it, and am writing ttieso Hne3 within its walls, with my little lamlly about me. Fred bought tho Marks property next door at a bargain, lor tho owners wero glad to get rid of it and leuvo tho neighborhood alter their lailuro at playing ghost. Ho iv to Save Money. fSnll fit. TfltKr'a Pnlnnn QIOQII an. i i northwest, and tako udvantago of tho immenso bargains now being offered at this mammoth millinery aud dry goods establishment. Black and whito Leghorn hats, which aro sold every where for S1.2& and S1.37, wo, aro now soiling at b5o. Childrens' trimmed sailors, at 15c. Black straw Hats that aro worth GOo. wo aro now sell ing for 15c. In our dry goods department wo aro now offering special inducements for this com ing week. Wo montlon a few of tho many bar gains which aro now bolng offered at King's Palace: Sateens, worth lCc wo aro now soiling lor li.'lo. Suteens that aro worth 25c, woaro now selling for lOo, French sateens, that sold torm erly lor UOc, 35c, and 40c, uro now selling at 25c In our gingham department wo aro offering fancy dress ginghams, in plaids and stripes, sold overywhero for 10o.; wo aro now offering them lor 8c All of our 12Jo. ginghams aro now being sold lor 10c Ciltorion ginghams sold overy whero for 15o.; our price, 12Jc. Zophyr glng. hams, lu plaids, sldo bunds, and plain, worth 15c: wo oiler thorn at 12Jc, In our whito goods de partment wo uuoto a fow of tho many bargains: which wo aro now offering Tllst rppnivnrl nun nncr if whiff. n.nn.nt- in. 1.--1 spreads, worth 75c. which wo will sell at 55c. Seo ourlO-inch apronetto with lace border which wo aro offering at 8c. Beautiful strlpo lawns, good valuo at 10c; wo offer them at 5o. Pacillo 1.400 lawns. In plain, chcok and figured, wo offer at 10c Imitation China silk, worth "On. nnr v,.,i which wo uro soiling ut 10c A word about our Hosiery uopunmoni: wo carry liret qualities only and when wo sell you hosiery re member wo guarantee them. Children's black derby ribbed hose, doublo knee, worth 15o.: wo offer them at 10c. Children's black ribbed hose extra long, doublo kneo, worth 21c; our price 14c Ladles' full legular made, extra long, patent split soles hoso at 10c Misses' plain black hose, Hormsdort celebrated Soudan black, guar anteed lust black, or money refunded, ut 23c. Ladles' fancy hose, good quullty, beautllul boot patterns, worth 35c; our price 25o, Seo our Btook of hosiery. Wo guarantee u saving of 15 per cent, on your purchase. Wo desiro to announcothut wo uro constantly offering bar gains in all ol our departments ladles' und gents' furnishings, jewelry, corsets, kid and iubrlo gloves, velvets, laco caps, mlunts' coats, silks, jerseys, umbrellas, purusols, wraps, notions, velvets, flowers, ribbon, etc, etc A word to you bel ore wo close: Wo wish to Impress upon your mind that wo havo no brunoh storo and no con nection with any other establishment in this city, Thero Is only ono JCing's Paluco, aud do not allow yeursnlf to bo imposed upon by impostors. Look well; remember our graud doublo store, 812 und 811 Seventh street northwest. ItlNd'S F.UiAOK, 812, 814 Soventh Street, Qrau.l Doublo Store. AST0R. A Mnn Who Knows How to Keep Hotel,' nnd Wlmt no Has to Sny-A Tlmoly Sug gestion for tho r.ndloB. Tho Astor Houso, Now York, has been noted for years as ono of tho standard hotels in Amor lca; Indeed It was tho prldo of John Jacob Astor, Who personally superintended Its erection. That It is conducted in tho finest manner thero can bo no doubt. Tho chief stoward, Mr. Thomas L. Allen, recently mado tho following outspoken statement: "As chief steward of tho Astor House, Now York, I havo had used In our hotel 'Thepuro' IJaking Powder. It makes lighter, sweeter and moro palatablo bread and cakes than anything I havo over tried, and it Is superior to anything In tho markot that I know of. It can't bo beaten." Such a statement, nnd from such a source, Bhows boyond question iho great valuo to all housekeepers of "Thepuro" Baking Powdor. which, although n now powdor, has beeomo bo popular, If It Is Indispensable In a hotel where tho most delicate pastry and choicest dlahcs aro produced, does it not stand to reason that tho samo results can bo secured In tho homo by tho use i of tho samo pnro powdor ? Would it not bo won to try it? Tho household cook will fully appreciate Its greater valuo tho first tlmo sho mokes uso of It. Tho chefs of tho prominent hotels all speak in tho highest terms of It and use it in preforonco to any other. Ladles promi nent In society havo Indorsed Its excellence with their names. If you aro In doubt as to which is tho best Baking Powder, or If what you are using now does not give entire satisfaction, try "Thopuro." if you start right. Tho first stop should bo an ex- Sboppeifi bulldlnTdislgns-thooSlylario ?fiMM dP'en? that aro fistic, K L.Sil MwUaWe, Tho estimates aro guaran follows1"' SLoppe113 Publications aro As Portfolio of $l,ooo Houses, SO destens.sm " 1.500 " HO ' ' "" nn 'SO 2.000 80 80 33 33 30 2 00 2 00 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000 G.000 G.0C0 7,600 mnnn 2 00 2 00 2 00 200 200 200 2 00 go 21 " Stables Tho .. t ii,r .... -iJ. w 19 00 ioTs:8:$7isssTo.r051Enatliatc08ta3 fr on.. th0 ab9v? Portfolios for S5 : any 7 vnTnn;otb(lc,0I?plet0 set "2 for Sisr Bound SSI1? containlng over S00 designs selected nb1oail0otVaAePt0o,?vf0lI03, PriC 5' wt,,nx Address r. W. SnOPPELL, Architect, 03 B'way, Now York. A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE E Kama 15 PER CENT. REDUCTION ON ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE UNTIL AUGUST I. Summer Bargains AT SINGLETON'S, 415 SEVENTH ST. N.W. Now is tho tlmo to buy Furnlturo and savo 1G per cent., and not wait until fall. My ontiro stock of Parlor, Dining-room, and Chamber Fur niture, Portieres, Laces, and Upholstery Goods of all kinds at tho abovo reduction. My splen did assortment of Carpets and Rugs will bo sold at Actual Cost, for Cash Only. Will cut and mako to order Looso Furmturo Covers and guar antee a perfect fit. Tho celebrated Dry Air Alaska, which Is concoded to bo tho champion refrigerator on tho market, is offered at ro dueed prices. Also a full lino of desirable Water Coolers, which must bo closed out at cut rates, as tho Beason is advancing and my stock is too largo. A splondld assortment of Baby Carriages to select from, almost at your own price, as I do not wish to carry these usoful articles over. Consequently como in and get a bargain, and give health and llfo to your babes. Thos. 0. Singleton, 415 SEVENTH ST. N. W. DR. H. M. SOHOOLEY, DENTIST, K003IS 03-04 PACIFIC BUILDXNG, Telephone 835 OJJJJ-OSM I" STREET, NSTRtuIBLE ' r IrlJr DUiLLJ .V-HTIHJ 4tLSU-5 fcflwIsJr fl in TICKETS FREE E3L.ST CHARLTON HEIGHTS fVJ2lZcanttful ""'" Sites have been laid out in an addi tion to EAST OSAMLTOy HEIGHTS. If yon want to own a home or to purchase realty as an investment, and LOCATION. NATURAL ADVANTAGES, STTliJtOJJNDINGS, SIZE OE LOTS, and PRICE are considerations, call around some evening at 617 OJR 1331 F STREET NORTHWEST, And FREE TRANSPORTATION will be furnisJied. atO:ltTrZClfT'ne2)0t 3S2S 0 ., raHTHUv ELMATTICE, 617 F STREET. New Store. New Goods. PITNEY & SHANNON, 429 AND 431 TENTH STREET NORTHWEST, Respectfully announce to their friends and the general public that they have opened at the above number a complete line of At prices which will compare gooas in tnis city. YOUR TRADE SOLICITED. PITNE 429 AND 431 TENTH ectnci El niCHTEIt ELECTKIC LIGHT CO., Camdkn, N. J. I am at liberty to certify that tho ENEHOIZEU MOMENTUM ENGINE of tho Invention of B. C. Pole, was run for hours at a time, and Kavo a result of horse power over a friction brake weighed by a Fairbanks scale, being olghty-threo rev olutions per minuto with a iO-inch lever ami twenty poundshcld down at tho end of said lever. This result was from two of our one-horse-power dynamos run as motors. Tho Enorgizer whioh accomplished this jrreat result Is now in Washing- niCHTEIt ELECTKIC LIGHT CO , (Sinc) CHAS. RIOHTEU. Manager. For all Information apply to tho Energizer Momentum Engine Works OFFICE, 1416 F STREET NORTHWEST. Tho largo 05-horso-powcr Energizer will bo running in a few days-is well toward completion mspeoUon En0nr,!!0r' a8 Crt,fled t0 by tho KIchtor EIectrIc L,Kht Co., to at tho vorks for AMERICAN ENERGIZElt MANUFACTURING CO., LIMITED. Dynamos when run as motors aro about half-horso power caoh This result Is two full horso power and no heating of tho motors. Without tho Momentum Energizer tho motors heated at onco. and at only ono-fourth strain on friction brake. jS-tfO Gas Stoves! FOR COOKING, ETC. :KTo Dust 2 JSTo J.&&$3 1 We keep on hand a Well-Selected Stock of STOVES, in a Variety of Styles and Sizes, and shall be glad to show them, more glad to sell them. SMALL GAS BOILERS at $1.15 and $1.50, Good for a Hasty Cup of Tea or Coffee. C3rJ.& HOT 3EH.3lT,3ES!S. WASHINGTON GASLIGHT COMPANY 413 Tenth Street Northwest TO D.S. Pickroll & Co.9 133! F STREET. UILDERS' SUPPLIES, etc., favorably with any similar line of STREET NORTHWEST. SHANNON. y ty and the Energizer.